Brussels demands European homes to have a survival kit in case a war arrives

Chijioke Obinna

Brussels demands European homes to have a survival kit in case a war arrives

This Wednesday, the European Commission will meet again to address the complex geopolitical situation globally, after the meeting will present the “Union Preparation Strategy” plan in which they address the need to be prepared before the EFECTOS of new wars, pandemics, cyber attacks or terrible effects of the climatic crisis. The newspaper El País has had access to the draft document in which Europe asks European homes to have water reserves, medications or batteries.

The European Commission marks as an objective in one of its guidelines that each citizen has stored A sufficient amount of resources to subsist at least three days. “In a context of increasing natural and anthropogenic risks, and deterioration of security perspectives for Europe, it is urgent that the EU and its member states reinforce its preparation,” says the draft of the plan, which may still be subject to modifications. “In case of extreme disturbances, the initial period is the most critical,” he adds.

Alert in the east countries

In addition to this emergency resources protocol, Brussels raises a total of 30 key actions to act in a military or climatic crisis scenario that is drawn very close, a tone to which some member countries such as Poland, whose Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, alerted this Monday of a Possible Russian aggression “before this decade ends.”

Currently, Russia cannot beat Ukraine alone, But if I could fully use all the industrial, human and military potential of Ukraine, the balance of being able to change, “said the Polish minister today on the Tok FM radio,” therefore, therefore, We must prepare To (face a) Russia’s ability to participate in a broader aggression towards the end of the decade, “Sikorski added.

Sweden brochure “in case of crisis or war”

In the same way the Distribution brochureor by the governmentNot from Sweden to the citizens in which a protocol of how to act “in case of crisis or war” appears. In it, instructions appear to perform a resuscitation maneuver, how to seek refuge in an air attack or also home preparation.

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It is not the first time that the Scandinavian country publishes this document, it has been issued up to five times from World War II. It details, in turn, how to react and what the different sound alarms that the government can launch, also a list of food (potatoes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, cans, sauces, soups …) or what to do with pets.

Other countries of northern Europe have also made recommendations to its inhabitants in this line. Specifically, a manual issued in Finland He explains – according to the BBC – how the government and the president would respond in case of an armed attack. And in the case of the manual Norwegian It includes a list of articles to save at home such as cans, pasta or energy bars and medications such as iodine tablets. According to the data provided by TORE Kamfjord, who takes the Campaign for the Norwegian Board of Directors for Civil Protection: 2.2 million copies on paper have been sent.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.